Cold Soba Noodle Salad
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The following recipe and photography were provided by our partner, Yoko Segawa of Yoko’s Kitchen.
Soba Noodle Salad combines nutty, chewy noodles with crisp vegetables for a refreshing, satisfying meal. The tangy lime-ginger dressing adds bright, zesty flavor that pairs perfectly with the crunch of carrots, red cabbage, and edamame.
Quick to prepare and fully customizable, this salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner or light lunch. Top with scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds, or mix in your favorite vegetables or fruit for a personalized twist.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- It’s light and satisfying. The crunchy vegetables and hearty soba noodles make this salad both fresh and satisfying. The dressing is made with lime, ginger, and soy sauce and it keeps the salad light and refreshing.
- The recipe can be ready in under 15 minutes. Soba noodles are nutty, chewy noodles, perfect for a refreshing salad. They cook quickly, so you can whip up a soba noodle dinner in under 15 minutes on a busy weeknight.
- It is customizable. Carrots, red cabbage, and edamame add vibrant color and crunch, and this salad is easy to customize with what you already have. Toss in your favorite vegetables or fruit to make it your own.
Cold Soba Noodle Salad
Cook time: 5min Prep time: 10min Total time: 15
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 bundles soba noodles (6oz)
- ½ cup julienned carrot
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shelled edamame
- 4 scallions, sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Dressing
- ¼ cup. lime juice
- ¼ cup. rice vinegar
- ¼ cup. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- A dash crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cook the soba noodles according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under running water.
- In a jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Secure the lid and shake well to blend.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked soba noodles with the carrot, red cabbage, edamame, and dressing.
- Divide into serving bowls and top with scallions, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
